Montessori Preschool Hiring for Assistant Director/Lead Teacher Job at Beverly, MA Full Time

This position is responsible for scheduling, managing, and supporting all teaching staff with quality practice components of curriculum development, child and classroom environment assessments, teacher training, and professional development.

A preschool assistant director ensures that a school functions appropriately and meets educational goals and standards. In this career, your duties may include working with teachers and other staff on curriculum development. Your responsibilities may also include ensuring that classrooms remain adequately equipped and that the school meets the needs of both parents and students. You may work with a director and other administrative staff to set enrollment goals and school policies. You may also spend time interacting with the children who attend the school to assess their needs and progress.

Position

We are seeking a hands-on leader, experienced with licensing standards and administrative work, building strong teams and creating a high performing culture.

We are seeking passionate and dynamic educator who is looking for an opportunity to take on an administrative role. All our administrators and leaders must be EEC certified and available to step into classrooms as needed!

This leadership role includes:

• Working closely with the Preschool owner and Director on business planning to establish goals and objectives.
• Assisting the director to build a culture founded in quality, customer service, teamwork, fun and continuous improvement.
• Assisting the director in creating a safe, loving and nurturing environment where kids can learn to be their best.
• Assisting the director with the sales process by following up with leads and providing excellent tours as needed. Help in effectively presenting the value of the preschool experience.
• Helping with building and leading a qualified team of teachers and staff, passionate about childhood education and the Montessori approach.
• Ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met.

Requirements are:

• Ethical and dependable. Enthusiastic and energetic. A proactive and creative problem solver.
• Minimum 3 years working in a childcare center or Montessori school. Preferably with 1 year of experience in an administrative role.
• Knowledgeable of Massachusetts EEC Regulations.
• A love of children and a passion for teaching.
• Montessori accreditation is a plus.
• Experience in structured child development and assessment practices.
• Ability to implement curriculum and manage compliance.
• Enthusiastically serve as one of the leaders of the Presschool, managing communications with parents and the community.
• Responsible for following-up on inquiries, scheduling appointments, conducting tours and tour follow-ups.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with the local education and Montessori community and associations. Participation in community events and organizational outreach to increase awareness of the brand.
• Confident leader with prior responsibility for hiring, training, and coaching of staff.
• Leadership through a positive, honest and transparent management style.
• Ability to conduct individual coaching, performance improvement reviews and create individual professional development plans.

The ideal candidate:

• MUST BE EEC certified and have experience working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers and their families
• is patient and able to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families
• is able to follow directions from the center director, but also able to take initiative and work independently within the school’s guidelines and policies.
• is an excellent communicator (with children, families, and staff)
• is respectful, punctual and has strong work ethic

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school degree or GED. A degree in Business, Early Childhood Education, Secretarial, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in an office setting and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency is required.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is essential.
• Ability to maintain a professional manner under stressful situations.
• Must be a self-starter with high degree of initiative, organized, able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional presentation, and the ability to communicate effectively through various communication media required.
• Always willing to be the teacher in any classrooms where needed.

License:

• Driver’s License (Required)
• Director I (Required)
• Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher certified (Required)

This is a part-time employment opportunity with the potential to grow into a full-time position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beverly, MA 01915: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Assistant Director: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location